BlackBerry 8830

i had a 7130 and i couldn't get pic messages. if i wanted to see them, i had to go to vzw website. will this one allow you to view pic messages or do you still have to log on to the website. i could care less about a camera or taking pics, but alot of friends and family like to send pics. any one know the answer?

I just upgraded to the 8830 from the Kyocera 7135, and can't find anything in the documentation about password protecting individual Blackberry address book entries.

Anyone know if it is possible, and how?

Thanks

Gerry

So I've had the phone now for 1 day. As far as I can tell, the only way to lock the keyboard is to go into the application listing and select "Keyboard Lock". Is there a shortcut to more quickly lock the keyboard? Exiting keyboard lock is nice and quick (* + Green Button).

Also what is the functional difference between keyboard lock and Standby Mode?

how do i get msn mesenger on the bb 8830? do i need a 3rd party if so where? thanks guys.

For $50 savings on eligible upgrades only (must extend contract for 2 years) - - price $250 after mail in rebates for brand new 8830.

If you also select one of the voice/data bundle plans (on a single plan, not family share) then i can get it from my guy for even cheaper...jbeckproductions@aol.com.

Serious requests only..

I am sure there is probably a setting or something that I don't have set right, but I can't figure out where it would be. I've sent myself a couple of test email messages with attachments, one attaching a word doc, and the other attaching a picture. If I click on the attachment in the email, it doesn't do anything. If I go to the menu, there isn't any option to download the attachment or anything.

Am I missing a setting somewhere?????? SURELY you can at least view microsoft docs that are attached?

Thanks

I was wondering what attachments can you view on the 8830.... like word, excel, powerpoint, pdf files.... i know they can be viewed on the palm treos.... so i was wondering about this phone. i really like this phone and was thinking about getting it....or either a palm....either way this will be my first smartphone so any helpful info would be appreciative...thanks

I see it is listed that some models will offer PTT. Is it possible that on the Sprint version that we could see Nextel Direct Connect?

I would be nice!

ok, i really want this blackberry and have the data plan, i think it was $64.99 with like 450 minutes or w/e. Do i have to pay extra for text messeging? , i currently have the lg 9900 and i like it but i recently got a new job that requires me to have access to my email all the time. and does the black berry plan come with intrnet browser? i also use my navigator alot does the black berry have this service for free or wut extra fees would i have to pay. ALL in ALL i want to know how much i would be paying monthly for this device ?

Does this phone have threaded text messaging like the Treo 750's?

The 8830 implied that it had new GPS capabilities that prevoius Verizon devices DID NOT have. I now own the 8830 and simply stated the advanced GPS features DO NOT work. This was supported by extensive Verizon level 2 technical support.

Tim Olson

I have had the phone for a week now, and something is bothering me with the audio. In the audio player the sounds and songs that i download and download are very loud and sound great, but when used as a ringer, even on loud, it is not nearly as loud as it is in the audio player.

I hope RIM or verizon notice this and fix it with a software update!


Anyone else notice the same problem?

I've had the 8830 a few days and like it but having trouble getting any format of music to play on the device. I have tried wma, ra, and mp3 but it nevers plays correctly. The player skips several seconds at a time and plays parts of a note. I tried RIM support and they said they would need to do more research because the mp3 should work. Any help....?

To those that have already received the 8830: What sort of carrying case or holster did it come with?

Any idea on how much this is going to cost?

Hoping someone can answer this: I looked at Verizon's service cost for the Blackberry data plan. My interpretation is that VZ charges $30 extra/month (over the cost of the BB data plan) to be able to tether the BB to my laptop. They call it Broadband Access Connect, and it is an option when signing up.

Sprint, on the other hand, appears to allow tethering for the $40/month it charges for its unlimited BB data plan.

Am I understanding this correctly? If so, Sprint would be an obvious choice for me, as I am presently a Sprint customer.

Thanks.

I've been using my 8830 for three days now,and I love it!!!! Best phone I ever owned.

I am curious though... There is an option to have the phone keypad automatically lock when the phone is inserted into the holster. Does anyone know how the phone knows it is in the holster and when it is not?

I am eligible for an upgrade, and I am torn between a Q and the 8830. I have carried 3 different Nextel Blackberries in the past, and love them, but Windows Mobile does look somewhat appealing...I probably won't make up my mind until I play with both, but does anyone happen to know when the Sprint 8830 will be released, or have any idea on the pricing (unactivated/upgrade/new)? I emailed Sprint a few months ago about getting a Blackberry, and was told that the $15 Vision data plan worked for Blackberries, but I read on this forum that they have a $40 Blackberry plan. Was the CSR that responded to me confused, or are there really 2 options for the Blackberry?

HEY IM A LITTLE NEW TO BLACKBERRYS AND HAVE A QUESTION. WITH VERIZON IF YOU WANT A BLACKBERRY DO YOU HAVE TO GET A DATA PLAN. BECAUSE I DONT REALLY NEED THE FULL INTERNET BROWSER ON MY PHONE BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS PHONE. LEMME KNOW . THANKS!!

Am I to understand that using the GPS to navigate costs an additional 9.99/month?

Also on my Q (with which I have a love hate relationship) I can tether it to my PC with out paying any additional fee to Verizon. With the 8830, are you forced to pay extra to tether or is there a way around this?

Thanks in advance.